No one enjoys the sneezing, fever, and aches that come with colds and flu, but unfortunately, once you’re sick all you can do is wait it out. Between getting tons of fluids and even more rest, you might try some mindfulness meditation to help you find some mental and emotional relief.

If you live in a snowy place and you don’t have a hot water bottle at the foot of your bed, I’m begging you to reconsider. Sure, you can wear warm socks or tuck your feet under a human or canine companion. But dogs don’t stay in place, and people tend to shriek “Eek! Your feet are cold!” before rolling over and…

If you’re not careful out in the cold of winter, you could end up getting frostbite which can cause serious harm to your extremities or areas of exposed skin. This graphic shows you how to treat it before it gets bad.

Winter is the perfect time to stay indoors, cozy up by the fire, and drink until all that nasty weather blows over. But vodka sodas and other chilled, spritzy cocktails will leave you shivering and dreaming of summer beach days. Instead, warm yourself up with these classic hot cocktails that go beyond spiked hot…

For some, the winter is a magical time of year. For others like me, it’s a gloomy, cold, darkness you just have to wait out. But there’s a better way to get through winter. A mindset that involves embracing the unique aspects of the winter months. Enter the Danish concept of “hygge.”

If you want to get rid of a cough, it’s natural to reach for something labeled cough medicine. But the ingredients in cough medicines probably don’t work as well as you think they do. This video explains the sad situation.

A few days ago, a true cold spell rolled through our area, taking temperatures down to nearly -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Given that it was also a day where every member of our family had some business out and about, it meant that we were all exposed to the frigid elements.

Sleeping bags are designed to retain the heat generated by your body while you sleep to keep you warm. If you’re camping in a chilly environment and the bag by itself isn’t quite cutting it, you can generate some heat the old-fashioned way—with a little exercise before you sleep.

Common sense says you should never workout when you’re not feeling well, but there are a few exceptions. If you’re worried your illness is taking you off track of your fitness goals, here’s what you need to know.

Winter’s just around the corner, and if you commute by bike or you just refuse to let the colder weather ruin your fun, there are a few things you can do to make cycling in the winter less terrible. Global Cycling Network walks you through a few tips in the video above.

Flu shots work, and are a smart way to reduce the chances that you’ll end up sick this winter. But that’s not the impression you might get if you listen to the rumor mill. Flu shot myths abound, and it’s time to put the biggest ones to rest.

We all swear by something that we know probably doesn’t work. Maybe it’s vitamin C when everyone at work has a cold, or #bootea while we diet, or compression socks while we run. “Even if it doesn’t work, what’s the harm?” we tell ourselves. The truth is, it’s not harmless, and we’re only fooling ourselves.

When you or your child is sick and all you care about is relief, you’ll perk up at any promise a pill bottle makes. But some of those packages hold no medicine at all, just homeopathic “remedies.” Their makers are legally allowed to lie to you and say these products cure disease, even though they absolutely definitely…

Whether it’s this weekend’s east coast snow storm or any winter weather, there are a few things you should do now to make sure you’re comfortable when the inches pile up. Let’s talk about some of the best ones, and how you can cope when the air clears.

The bitter cold and short days of winter can take a toll on your mood, and even lead to something more serious known as Seasonal Affective Disorder. To beat back the winter blues and keep in high spirits, a simple shift in mindset is all you need.

Have you ever held your breath when someone coughed? Or tried to flush the toilet with your foot? Some of these tricks might help if you do them the right way, but they’re often unnecessary and based mostly in paranoia. Here’s the truth about avoiding germs in everyday life.